Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 624 16 000004
Apply for APS 624 16 000004
- The USAID-WAF in the regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Annual Program Statement - Countering Violent Extremism Piloting" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2016 and posted on Apr 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Annual Program Statement (APS) titled "Countering Violent Extremism Piloting" is a discretionary USAID funding opportunity issued by the USAID/West Africa Regional Peace and Governance Office (RPGO). The goal is to support activities in West Africa that help prevent, mitigate, or counter violent extremism (CVE). USAID is looking for pilot-style efforts, meaning short, practical interventions that can test approaches, demonstrate results, and generate learning that could inform larger programming later on. A key preference in this APS is for proposals that bring innovative or inventive ideas to CVE challenges in the region, although innovation is described as strongly desired rather than strictly required.
Funding will be provided through cooperative agreements, which typically involve substantial involvement from USAID during implementation compared to a standard grant. Under this APS, USAID plans to make up to two awards in total over the life of the solicitation. The total funding available across all awards is capped at USD 1,000,000, with each individual award expected to be no more than USD 500,000. Projects are intended to be relatively short in duration, with an expected performance period of no longer than 12 months per award. This structure signals that USAID is prioritizing focused, time-bound pilots that can be executed quickly and assessed within a year.
The APS is designed to run for a one-year window and anticipates up to two selection rounds during that period. This allows applicants more than one chance to submit or refine concepts as the solicitation proceeds, while still keeping the overall program timeline tight. The opportunity was posted on April 26, 2016, and the closing date for submissions is April 25, 2017. The funding opportunity number is APS 624 16 000004, and it falls under the Regional Development activity category with CFDA number 98.001.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full APS text. In practice, this category often indicates that eligibility may extend beyond traditional nonprofit applicants and could include a mix of organizations such as NGOs, local or international entities, and potentially other qualified implementers, depending on the specific restrictions and definitions in the solicitation. The core takeaway is that USAID/West Africa is using this APS to identify and support up to two relatively small, fast-moving CVE pilot projects in West Africa, with an emphasis on creative approaches, strong learning potential, and achievable results within a 12-month timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): USAID APS "Countering Violent Extremism Piloting"
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USAID Annual Program Statement (APS) titled "Countering Violent Extremism Piloting." It is a discretionary USAID funding opportunity issued by the USAID/West Africa Regional Peace and Governance Office (RPGO).
What is the main goal of the APS?
The goal is to support activities in West Africa that help prevent, mitigate, or counter violent extremism (CVE).
What type of projects is USAID looking for under this APS?
USAID is looking for pilot-style efforts: short, practical interventions that can test approaches, demonstrate results, and generate learning that could inform larger programming later on.
Is innovation required in proposals?
Innovation is strongly desired but not described as strictly required. The APS expresses a preference for proposals that bring innovative or inventive ideas to CVE challenges in West Africa.
What kind of funding instrument will USAID use?
Funding will be provided through cooperative agreements. Compared to a standard grant, cooperative agreements typically involve substantial involvement from USAID during implementation.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID plans to make up to two awards in total over the life of the solicitation.
How much total funding is available under this APS?
The total funding available across all awards is capped at USD 1,000,000.
What is the maximum size of an individual award?
Each individual award is expected to be no more than USD 500,000.
How long can a project last?
Projects are intended to be relatively short in duration, with an expected performance period of no longer than 12 months per award.
What does the 12-month performance period suggest about project design?
It signals that USAID is prioritizing focused, time-bound pilots that can be executed quickly and assessed within a year.
How long will this APS be open?
The APS is designed to run for a one-year window.
Will there be more than one chance to submit?
Yes. The APS anticipates up to two selection rounds during the one-year period, which may allow applicants more than one chance to submit or refine concepts as the solicitation proceeds.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 26, 2016.
What is the submission closing date?
The closing date for submissions is April 25, 2017.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is APS 624 16 000004.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Regional Development activity category.
Who is the issuing office?
The issuing office is USAID/West Africa Regional Peace and Governance Office (RPGO).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full APS text.
What does "Others" mean for eligibility?
Based on the description provided, "Others" often indicates that eligibility may extend beyond traditional nonprofit applicants and could include a mix of organizations such as NGOs, local or international entities, and potentially other qualified implementers, depending on the specific restrictions and definitions in the solicitation.
What region should proposed activities focus on?
Proposed activities should focus on West Africa.
What is the core takeaway of this APS?
USAID/West Africa is using this APS to identify and support up to two relatively small, fast-moving CVE pilot projects in West Africa, emphasizing creative approaches, strong learning potential, and achievable results within a 12-month timeframe.
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